Spirit and Life

A prophet has no honour in his hometown!
Honour is given and not demanded.
Value is in the eyes of the giver.

"I Will Run To You" - Hillsong

Your eye is on the sparrow
And Your hand, it comforts me
From the ends of the Earth to the depth of my heart
Let Your mercy and strength be seen

You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand

[Chorus:]
And I will run to You
To Your words of truth
Not by might, not by power
But by the Spirit of God
Yes, I will run the race
'Till I see Your face
Oh let me live in the glory of Your grace

You call me to Your purpose
As angels understand
For Your glory, may You draw all men
As Your love and grace demand

Only By Your Spirit - Kim Walker Smith

When the world says to hurry
We'll wait, we'll wait on the Lord
When it looks like a window is closing
God, You open the door
When the world says we gotta try harder
You give us Your rest
Not ashamed to be fully dependent
On The Great I AM

Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Only by your Spirit

No, we don't have to chase after healing
Just the Healer himself
And we don't need to beg for Your presence
In our praises You dwell
Lord, You said that the burden is easy
And the yoke would be light
And the only fight that we'll be called to
Is to keep faith alive

Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Only by your Spirit
Only by your Spirit
No, I don't need to muster up some kind of strength

Cause You are the author, Perfector of faith
The spirit of Him, Who defeated the grave
Is alive in me
No, I don't need to muster up some kind of strength
Cause You are the author, Perfector of faith
The spirit of Him, Who defeated the grave
Is alive in me, oh

Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Not by might, nor by power, only by, by your Spirit
Not by struggle, or by striving only by Holy Spirit
Only by your Spirit

God Revealed Through The Son || God Spoke to Fathers || Noah

Hebrews 1:1-3 KJVS
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, [2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

- Noah found favour from God in a wicked generation. He was righteous and blameless in God’s eyes. When God spoke to him of the judgment of the world, in holy fear (reverence) he obeyed and built an ark as per God’s instructions. Genesis 6:5-22

- Genesis 6: 5 And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. 9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.

- God established a covenant with Noah and his sons and their children. It was the only way God would restore order to an earth that was full of wickedness and corruption. Both man and the earth were punished. But God preserved Noah and the animals (male and female)

- Genesis 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. 18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee.

- Noah is described as a preacher of righteousness. He was distressed by the ways wicked people around him were living. He thus preached to them. But people ignored him, and kept on enjoying themselves, marrying and giving their daughters to marriage. Remember what he was speaking did not make sense, since it had never rained before.

- 1 Peter 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

- Noah built according to pattern. IN reverence and obedience, and they entered the ark, and God shut them in. And it rained for 40 days, and the whole earth as flooded and every living creature was destroyed. Suddenly judgement came upon the disobedient. But God remembered Noah. When Noah came out of the ark, he raised an altar to the Lord in worship, and God smelt the aroma of his sacrifice, and God blessed Noah and set forth a sign.

- Genesis 8: 20 And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. 21 And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. 22 While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

- Genesis 9: 14 And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: 15 And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

The borrower will always be a slave to the lender

Faith comes by hearing, hearing BY the Word of God!
- the clearest times to hear God’s voice is when the Word of God is being spoken/ read by you or others!

Have you delegated hearing God’s voice to your pastor or apostle?
Can God not speak to you directly?

God will wait 40 years for your children, o you stubborn parents!

Only eunuchs could kill Jezebel

There is always a gap between the calling and the assignment! Preparation!

He that is faithful with another man’s work will be trusted with their own!

Isaac comes blessed!
Ishmael you will need to plead for the blessing.

Lazarus only longed for the crumbs from the rich man’s table.
God meets you at your point of desire, faith!

God Revealed Through The Son || God Spoke to Fathers, by PROPHETS

Hebrews 1:1-3 KJVS
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, [2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

- God chose to speak to the Fathers, through the Prophets! Prophets would receive signs, visions, dreams, warnings and messages.

- Prophets were commanded to speak and declare boldly the voice of God to the people. Anyone who did not speak from God was a false prophet, and would be a liar, since their word will not come true!

- They were appointed as Watchmen over the house of Israel. They either ruled over the people of Israel as a judge or king, or they had the ears of the king.

- The prophets were the defence of the Israelites. Those who believed in the Prophets in times past, were established!

- Numbers 12: 5 Then the Lord came down in a pillar of cloud; he stood at the entrance to the tent and summoned Aaron and Miriam. When the two of them stepped forward, 6 he said, “Listen to my words: “When there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, reveal myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams. 7 But this is not true of my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house. 8 With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”

The choices of parents influence the destinies of children both for good or evil. A generation raised in the wilderness for 40years bcoz of unbelief!

Your speed to Canaan can either be 11 days or 40 years - believe quickly and enter quickly!
Conquer the giants in your mind, then the real ones will fall!

It’s not the length of the prayer but the state of the man making the prayer - humility, contrite and righteous - that determines how God responds!

God Revealed Through The Son || God Spoke to Fathers

Hebrews 1:1-3 KJVS
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, [2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

- God spoke to the FATHERS. Fathers here represent the men of faith, that obtained a good report. The nation of Israel.

- Genesis 12: 1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.[a]

- Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him

* Abel - he obtained witness that he was righteous - excellent sacrifice, God testifying of his gifts
* Enoch - He walked with GOD, he had this testimony - He pleased God
* Noah - warned of things not seen, moved with holy fear and built an ark
* Abraham - when called, OBEYED, and he went out not knowing where he was going
* Sarah - received strength to conceive seed, because she considered/ judged him faithful who made the promise

A man who doesn't study is NOT APPROVED OF GOD!....study to show thyself... rightly dividing... 2 Timothy 2:15

After Jesus gave thanks; the bread was first broken in Jesus hands, then in the hands of the disciples, and everyone SITTED received to EAT till they SATISFACTION, and 12 baskets remained! When you see God's blessings being broken to his beloved, rejoice, you too shall your turn come, and you shall be fully satisfied... just seat in God's presence... it might be three days, but the Master is concerned for your needs! He is a GOOD Father!

Should women preach in churches or function as pastors, apostles, prophet etc--- YES!

1 Corinthians 14:34 Let YOUR women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

Let "YOUR WOMEN" (YOU CORINTHIAN CHURCH), not "Let ALL WOMEN BE SILENT!"

The Corinthian women were unschooled and talkative, and causing confusion and disorder in the church, hence Paul gave this guidance!

BECAUSE In CHRIST - There is no Jew or Gentile, MALE or FEMALE, Slave or Free, for you are all ONE in CHRIST JESUS... Galatians 3:28

So allow the women to prosper in their calling, they received the SAME SPIRIT, that you have received!

apostle Junia - was female (Romans 16:7)
4 daughters of Philip - prophesied (Acts 21:9)

*God Revealed Through The Son | In Past Times
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Hebrews 1:1-3 KJVS
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, [2] Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; [3] Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

- PAST TIMES Refers to everything that happened before the revelation of Jesus Christ HIS SON, his death, burial and resurrection. Where he was transformed into glory, and is SEATED at the RIGHT Hand of the FATHER!

- Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

- Colossians 3: If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.

- 2 Corinthians 5:14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[b] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

- Joel 2:28 28 “And afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 29 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

The book is no longer sealed!

Daniel 12:1-4 KJVS
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. [2] And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. [3] And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. [4] But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

- Daniel was anointed with wisdom, leadership, interpretation of signs and dreams, longevity and the prophetic with accurate end-time prophecies - Eschatology

- In the end times there shall be great tribulation and Michael will arise to fight and deliver only those whose name are found in the book.

- In the final day, the dead will all arise, some to judgment some to condemnation. Everyone whose name is not found in the lambs book of life will be thrown into the lake of fire.

- The wise (who have won many to righteousness) shall shine so bright as the stars. ⭐️ Be among the wise!

- There shall be increase in knowledge - don’t be surprised with the speed at which artificial intelligence is appearing and new creations and discoveries, we are near the end of things.

- Sadly man knows two types of knowledge good and evil. Thus there will be increase in wickedness but at the same time increase in the knowledge of God. Hence we are coming to full comprehension of the things of God!

- The book is no longer sealed… it was sealed to Daniel, but it is now open for us! The Lion of the Tribe of Judah has prevailed and is worthy to open the seal! Weep not! Rev 5

- The set time has reached, we are just about to hear the last and final seventh trumpet! 🎺 The fullness of mystery of God is about to be finished in the days of the 7th trumpet. Rev 10:7

- Repent Jesus is coming soon! The world is about to come to an end!

The Anti-Christ- the man and the spirit

Daniel 11:36-39 KJVS
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. [37] Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all. [38] But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. [39] Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain.

- The spirit of the Antichrist that is at work even today is the one that denies that Jesus came in the flesh 1 John 4:3 this spirit is also referred to as the mystery of iniquity 2 Thess 2:7

- Daniel in his prophecy describes the Antichrist as a person who is also called the man of lawlessness, or son of perdition 2 Thessalonians:3 He will appear first after a great falling away

- But for now the church prevents him from being made manifest and only when the rapture occurs and the church is taken away shall the son of perdition be revealed. 2 Thess 2:5-7

- The antichrist will first oppose everything that concerns God. Then he shall exalt himself as god and demand to be worshipped. 2 Thess 2:4

- Daniel gives us more details that he will be operating from a strange god and strange spirit but he shall be very wealthy and operate using gold silver and precious stones to concur lands and nations and eventually the holy land Israel.

- But Jesus the Lion of the tribe of Judah will come riding with the clouds and destroy in the battle of Megiddo(Amargeddon) with just but the spirit (breath) from his mouth and the splendor of his coming! 2 Thess 2:8 Hallelujah! The King is coming!

The End Times

Daniel 11:32-35 AMP
With smooth words [of flattery and praise] he will turn to godlessness those who [are willing to] disregard the [Mosaic] covenant, but the people who [are spiritually mature and] know their God will display strength and take action [to resist]. [33] They who are wise and have spiritual insight among the people will instruct many and help them understand; yet for many days some [of them and their followers] will fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder. [34] Now when they fall they will receive a little help, and many will join with them in hypocrisy. [35] Some of those who are [spiritually] wise and have insight will fall [as martyrs] in order to refine, to purge and to make those among God’s people pure, until the end time; because it is yet to come at the time appointed [by God].

- the book of Daniel is the Old Testament equivalent of the book of Revelation. They are hidden mysteries and prophecies through signs and images or visions. Hidden in plain sight.

- Daniel prophesied of the reign of the Anti-Christ the individual who will arise in the last days, coming through flattery, deceiving many as a world solution bringer

- but in the midst of the agreement, of world peace, he shall turn against the church and persecute it, declaring himself to be God and demanding worship.

- this will be a time many will be deceived but those who KNOW their God shall be strong and do exploits and resist him.

- God’s strategy for the end-time believer is that they should have an experiential and intimate knowledge of God.

- As there will be increase of wickedness and the love of many will grow cold, God has abounded the increase in knowledge and wisdom of our times. As a defence.

- God has set forth instructors - who are wise and have spiritual insight who will instruct and help many people, yet they shall be severely persecuted- killed by sword and fire, captivity or plunder.

- It will be a time for martyrdom and indeed we are in that time and season. May we have understanding of the times, soon the last trumpet shall sound!

The fight in the heavens - spiritual warfare

Daniel 10:12-14 KJVS
Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. [13] But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. [14] Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

- At times we are not aware that there is a fight right above us, in the second heavens, in the place where Satan and his fallen angels rule over, controlling territories and waging war against the saints, blocking prayers. Daniel’ story vividly explains it.

- Daniel sought to humble himself and pray for an answer, and oh yes his answer was given from the very moment on day one, but his angel Gabriel, who is the bearer of good news, was detained by the prince of Persia 21 days.

- If Daniel had given up on his prayer his answer would never have come. We must be sensitive to know that there are certain prayers that require patience, and praying until you receive your answer… persistence in prayer.

- We must learn that each territory is under the control of specific princes of the dark world. Angel Gabriel informed Daniel that Michael who is the prince of war, and also the one that watches over Israel is the only one who came to his aid.

- May God give us understanding, of the fight in the heavens, that depends on your purity, your praise and your prayer… this is now spiritual warfare!

Daniel’s secret of fasting

Daniel 10:2-9 AMP
In those days I, Daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. [3] I ate no tasty food, nor did any meat or wine enter my mouth; and I did not anoint (refresh, groom) myself at all for the full three weeks. [4] On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was on the bank of the great river Hiddekel [which is the Tigris], [5] I raised my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, whose loins were girded with [a belt of] pure gold of Uphaz. [6] His body also was like beryl [with a golden luster], his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and his feet like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words was like the noise of a multitude [of people or the roaring of the sea]. [7] And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision [of this heavenly being], for the men who were with me did not see the vision; nevertheless, a great panic overwhelmed them, so they ran away to hide themselves. [8] So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my normal appearance turned to a deathly pale, and I grew weak and faint [with fright]. [9] Then I heard the sound of his words; and when I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in a deep sleep, with my face toward the ground.

- Daniel’s secrets apart from prayer three times a day, and reading books, interpreting dreams or diligence in his work is that he lived a fasted life. Fasting releases angelic help.

- We see him engaging in a partial 21 day fast, no tasty food, just vegetables, no meat and wine. And he humbled himself to pray. And he did not groom himself. Consecration!

- The secret of fasting is that in denial of flesh things that pleasure it one is sowing to the Spirit and from this sowing a harvest of righteousness, peace and power is made available.

- Read Isaiah 58, true fasting that God receives must not involve strife rather showing of mercy. If you have anything against or someone has against you make peace first. Forgive.

- Set a target for your fasting as a consecration. Don’t start big, you don’t lift heavy weights in a gym on day one. Note replace what you are self-denying with the word of GOD and prayer. As you proceed you shall reap its benefit.

- If you read the above description and you compare it with the book of Revelation chapter one you will have understanding that Daniel met with Jesus Christ, the Ancient of Days.

- The Spirit of Christ, the resurrected Jesus is not that baby in the womb. Rather, his eyes are like flaming torches.

- His appearance majestic, feet like burnished bronze and his voice like the sound of many waters

- God has promised that when we seek for him we shall find him, when we seek for him with all our hearts. Jeremiah 29:13

- Do not joke with your consecrations. They are your lifeline.